Math Problem Statement

cos(sin−1(square root3/2)+ cot−1 (square root 3))

Solution

Let's break down the given expression step by step:

Expression:

cos(sin1(32)+cot1(3))\cos\left(\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) + \cot^{-1}(\sqrt{3})\right)

Step 1: Solve sin1(32)\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right)

We need to find the angle θ1\theta_1 such that: sin(θ1)=32\sin(\theta_1) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} From basic trigonometry, we know that: sin(π3)=32\sin\left(\frac{\pi}{3}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} So, θ1=sin1(32)=π3\theta_1 = \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) = \frac{\pi}{3}

Step 2: Solve cot1(3)\cot^{-1}(\sqrt{3})

We need to find the angle θ2\theta_2 such that: cot(θ2)=3\cot(\theta_2) = \sqrt{3} Since cot(θ)=1tan(θ)\cot(\theta) = \frac{1}{\tan(\theta)}, we can use the fact that: cot(π6)=3\cot\left(\frac{\pi}{6}\right) = \sqrt{3} So, θ2=cot1(3)=π6\theta_2 = \cot^{-1}(\sqrt{3}) = \frac{\pi}{6}

Step 3: Combine the angles

Now we can add the two angles together: θ1+θ2=π3+π6=2π6+π6=3π6=π2\theta_1 + \theta_2 = \frac{\pi}{3} + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{2\pi}{6} + \frac{\pi}{6} = \frac{3\pi}{6} = \frac{\pi}{2}

Step 4: Find the cosine

Now, we can compute the cosine of π2\frac{\pi}{2}: cos(π2)=0\cos\left(\frac{\pi}{2}\right) = 0

Final Answer:

cos(sin1(32)+cot1(3))=0\cos\left(\sin^{-1}\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\right) + \cot^{-1}(\sqrt{3})\right) = 0

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Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the relationship between the sine and cotangent functions?
  2. How does the range of inverse trigonometric functions affect the angle values?
  3. What are the basic identities for the inverse trigonometric functions?
  4. Can you solve trigonometric equations involving multiple inverse functions?
  5. How do you convert between radians and degrees in trigonometry?

Tip: Always make sure to understand the fundamental identities of trigonometric functions, especially for the inverse ones, as they help simplify complex expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Trigonometric Identities

Formulas

sin(θ1) = √3/2 implies θ1 = sin⁻¹(√3/2)
cot(θ2) = √3 implies θ2 = cot⁻¹(√3)
cos(θ1 + θ2) = cos(θ)

Theorems

Pythagorean Identity
Addition Formula for Cosine

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12